plumbing from 65g to 35 g sump

Hi guys i got my 65g tank drilled and put an overflow box installed. i have a 90 degree elbow that is going to connect to 1 1/2 flex hose for pools. Should i conect it and use a clamp or should i use glue and connect.

 

From what I'm picturing, you'd use a hose clamp to secure the flex line, likely to a barbed fitting/connection/elbow, w/e you have.... (this is drain line, correct?) (All above, out of water?)

 

ya its the drain line

 

I'm no expert, but I'd still imagine solvent/glue is for solid PVC lines. Made any progress on connecting your system?

 

i am going to talk with the guy at the local fish store that drill my tank for the overflow and see what he say's

 

On my 65g dt and 40g breeder sump I used 1 inch drain and 3/4 return! That is what the aga tanks come with. Also the flex PVC you still glue to the fittings I think

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Use a metal hose clamp. You don't need to use glue unless you are using regular hard PVC. Even then I only glue a couple pieces, the rest I made nice and snug. Also as suggested above, connect to a barbed fitting, that's what they are designed for.

 

I would never use metal around my tank I use all stainless steal from westmarine ( local boating store) and some of it still gets rusty. Just the salt and moisture in the air!!


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I have a 250pc package of black zip ties. Those are probably one of the most invaluable tools I use. That's what I use also